Production Operator - Celanese

Celanese is a Fortune 500 global chemical and specialty materials company that engineers and manufactures products essential to everyday living. With global headquarters in Dallas, Texas, Celanese employs approximately 13,300 dedicated people working at more than 50 owned and operated manufacturing facilities across 27 countries. We are committed to employee growth and creating shareholder value, and strive to make a difference in the communities where we operate. Our company focuses on the safety of its employees, provides competitive compensation (including benefits starting Day 1), and emphasizes giving back to the community. For more information about Celanese and our products please visit www.celanese.com

Responsibilities:

• Operate the Vectra polymer production unit to achieve flawless stewardship, quality, reliability, and engagement;
• Learn all jobs in the unit including floor operations, control room, and solid state;
• Understand and follow all Site and Unit Safety procedures and protocols;
• Perform all functions necessary to make polymers including operation of all equipment and Distributed Control System (DCS);
• Perform preliminary troubleshooting on equipment and process malfunctions and be prepared and able to make first attempt repairs where appropriate;
• Support maintenance in the unit through LOTO of equipment and issuing Safe Work Permits when required;
• Strictly follow all batch recipe sheets and SOCs.  
• Maintain accurate records of all observations and results.  
• Accurately and thoroughly reporting these data via written (Logbook & PGRs) and oral reports to Vectra Engineers.  
• Enter work notifications into SAP when malfunctioning equipment is identified and initial trouble-shooting completed.  Timeliness and thoroughness is critical.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Advanced technical courses or associates degree is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience a preferred
• Strong equipment and mechanical skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot "on the fly"
• Demonstrated ability to learn and become proficient with various provided computer tools
• SAP, Ranking Database, Vectra E-Logbook, Sample Manager, and others, and Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and Word)
• Strong understanding of how equipment and process affect product properties
• Ability to work independently (self-directed) as well as a member of the Vectra Team
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent observation skills
• Strong understanding of ESHA and other regulatory issues.
• Ability to:
  • Work rotating shifts
  • Climb 5 sets of stairs (5 stories)
  • Lift 40lbs to chest level
  • Use hand tools to tighten bolts
  • Use an impact driver to tighten bolts
  • Perform overhead work
  • Operate a forklift (sit down and walk behind walkies) or other PIV (Power Industrial Vehicle)
  • Pass fit test for full face respirator use

Celanese is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Celanese does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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